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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 



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Immigrant Education 

SUMMER COURSES for 

EVENING AND EXTENSION SCHOOL 

TEACHERS AND SUPERVISORS 

IN 

THE STATE OF NEW YORK 



Season 1921 



Special courses on methods of teaching, school 

and class organization, immigration and 

immigrant backgrounds, American political 

institutions and government 



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DOCUMENTS DIVISION 

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TEACHER-TRAINING IN ADULT EDUCATION 
Principles and Policies 

SUITABLE types of education for adult non-English-speaking 
people call for the enlargement and development of evening 
schools and extension classes. Many readjustments must 
necessarily be made as to character of educational program 
and organization, methods of teaching and content of instruc- 
tion before such schools can accomplish the task which needs 
to be done. Of chief concern, however, is the development of 
a corps of competent, trained, experienced, patriotic, unselfish 
teachers who, although they may already be teaching in day 
schools, are needed for their influence, help, guidance and 
service to persons above school age and of mature years. 

Experience has shown that special training is needed for 
best service in this field. Personality, enthusiasm and a desire 
to serve are fundaments! in (this as. in .all teaching; special 
training increases the range of efficiency frorn 100 per cent 
upward. ' "' ■ ■. ■' ■ ^ . 

Such training the State of New York is attempting to give 
in cooperation with boards of education, other local school 
authorities and the colleges, universities and normal schools of 
the State. Local teaching appointments increasingly are 
dependent upon special training and in some places promo- 
tions are entirely dependent upon such special efforts. 

Special courses to provide such training are offered during 
the year, including the following summer school courses for 
the season 1 92 1 . Other courses for teachers during the school 
year are conducted on the university extension plan. 



SPECIAL SUMMER SCHOOLS IN ADULT 
IMMIGRANT EDUCATION 

FOR EVENING AND EXTENSION SCHOOL TEACHERS AND SUPERVISORS 
JUNE 22— AUGUST 13, 1921 

Courses for 

Organizers, supervisors and administrators of adult immigrant 
education giving part or full time to such work; and 

Teachers of illiterates or non-English-speaking adults and im- 
migrant people and engaged in either public or private 
service or in volunteer effort. 



Programs of Schools and Courses 

Albany, New York State College for Teachers, four courses, 
July 5 — August 13 

Administration and supervision — W. C. Smith, supervisor of 
immigrant education, The University of the State of New 
York; Charles E. Finch, supervisor of Americanization 
and junior high schools, Rochester, N. Y., and others 

Methods of teaching English — Clara B. Springsteed, assistant 
supervisor, immigrant education, The University of the 
State of New York 

Immigrant hac\grounds and homelands — Dr J. V. DePorte, 
State College for Teachers 

American government — Dr David Hutchinson, State College 
for Teachers 



Ithaca, Cornell University, State College of Agriculture, July 
5-August 12 

Administration and supervision — A. E. Rejall, assistant in 
immigrant education. The University of the State of New 
York; W. C. Smith, Charles E. Finch and others; con- 
ducted conjointly with special courses for directors and 
supervisors of part time or continuation schools and day 
and evening schools 



Chautauqua, Chautauqua Institution, July 4-August 12. 
New courses on methods of teaching English, immi- 
grant backgrounds and American government supple- 
mented by special features. Program announced later. 

Buffalo, State Normal and Training School, three courses, 
July 5-August 6; five weeks, six sessions each week', 
including Saturdays 

Methods of teaching English —Frederick Houghton, supervisor 
of English teaching, public schools, Buffalo 

Immigrant backgrounds— Dr Nathan Peyser, principal of the 
Warwick School, Brooklyn, and special lecturer. College 
of the City of New York 

American government— Frederic P. Woellner, instructor 
Buffalo State Normal School 

Rochester, University of Rochester, three courses, June 22- 

Methods of teaching English— Nellie A. Michelsen, organizer 
and lecturer in immigrant education, The University of 
the State of New York 

Immigrant backgrounds— Dr Jonathan F. Scott, University 
of Rochester 

American government— Dr Harold F. Gosnell, University of 
Chicago 

Syracuse, Syracuse University, three courses, July 5-August 12 

Methods of teaching English and citizenship— Chrence L. 
Hewitt, supervisor of immigrant education, Syracuse 

Immigrant backgrounds— ProL A. C. Flick, Syracuse Uni- 
versity 

American government— Dr F. G. Crawford, Syracuse Uni- 
versity 

Plattsburg, State Normal School, two courses, July 5-August 12 

Methods of teaching English— Dr Isidore Springer, principal 

of the Lafayette School, Brooklyn, and special lecturer, 

College of the City of New York; three weeks' course,' 

two hours daily, probably July 5 -July 22 



American government — George M. Elmendorf, superintendent 
of schools, Plattsburg — three weeks' course, two hours 
daily, probably July 25-August 12. 

New York City 

Hunter College, four courses, July 5-August 12 

Methods of teaching English — Dr Henry H. Goldberger, 
principal of the John Winthrop School, New York City, 
and lecturer-consultant, immigrant education. The Uni- 
versity of the State of New York 

Immigrant backgrounds — C. M. Panunzio, specialist in 
immigration and teacher-lecturer. The University of the 
State of New York 

American government — Dr George D. Luetscher, instructor, 
Jamaica High School and Hunter College - 

The immigrant woman — her problems and education — Eliza- 
beth A. Woodward, assistant in immigrant education. The 
University of the State of New York 

New York University, July 5-August 12, special summer 
institute courses including: 

Methods of teaching English — Alexander S. Massell, principal 
of Evening School 27 and teacher-lecturer. The University 
of the State of New York 

Organization and direction of immigrant v)or\ — Alexander S. 
Massell 

Immigration and immigrant backgrounds — Prof. Henry P. 
Fairchild, New York University 

American government — Prof. Rufus D. Smith 

See special announcement. Limited registration. Special 
features. 

Teachers College, Columbia University, July 5-August 12, 
several related courses including: 

Methods of teaching English — Dr Henry H. Goldberger 

School organization and supervision — Dr Henry H. Goldberger 

Diploma in teaching adult immigrants may be secured by 
completion of one accredited year of study. 

Special features in summer school program. 

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Training in Administration and Supervision 

Two special schools for organizers, supervisors and admin- 
istrators of adult immigrant education will be conducted under 
state auspices at the State College for Teachers, Albany, and at 
Cornell University, State College of Agriculture, Ithaca. The 
former is for those engaged in full or part time in this field of 
education; the latter for those who will also have special 
duties and responsibilities relative to continuation schools. 
One 30-hour course will be given in each place allowing addi- 
tional time, however, for attendance at other courses. The 
school at Cornell University will be held conjointly with the 
special school for continuation school teachers and supervisors. 
Attendance at either place is limited to those who secure per- 
mission from the proper authorities in the State Department 
of Education, Albany. 

Administration and Supervision — Outline of Course 

Problems in adult immigrant education — organization of 
schools and classes; publicity; advertising; local cooperation; 
immigrant participation; finance; selection and assignment of 
teachers; types of extension classes; equipment and material 
for teaching; standards of efficiency; education law; state 
aid; social organization of adult education, etc. 

The course is designed to afford a basis for the discussion 
and partial solution at least of many of the most pressing and 
difficult problems in the field of adult education from the 
standpoint of those who as superintendents, principals, organ- 
izers and directors of such work in local communities are 
directly responsible for its organization and conduct. 

Outlines of Courses for Teachers 

Methods of teaching English to non- English-speaking adults. 
This course is devoted entirely to principles and methods in 
the organization and conduct of evening schools and extension 
classes in homes, factories and neighborhoods, and to instruc- 
tion in English to illiterates and non-English-speaking people. 

Immigrant backgrounds and homelands. This course in 
general has two purposes: (1) to familiarize teachers with 
the economic, literary, religious, social, political and cultural 
institutions of immigrant peoples; and (2) largely to provide 
a proper point of view and a suitable attitude toward immi- 
grant peoples on the part of American teachers. 



American political institutions and government. This course 
aims to reacquaint teachers with the history and fundamental 
principles and policies of American political institutions and 
to familiarize teachers with modern problems of government 
in relation to the fundamental principles and policies of 
American political institutions. 

These courses for teachers in general aim: (I) to strengthen 
them in their own understanding and appreciation of America ; 
(2) to enable them to understand the immigrant better; (3) to 
provide effective methods for teaching a common language 
which will lead to better cooperation among all. 

Class Sessions 

Classes in each of these 30-hour courses are conducted daily 
five days a week, excepting at the Buffalo State Normal School, 
where sessions are held six days a week for a period of five 
weeks. Information concerning schedules of class hours and 
other details, including expenses, may be secured from 
directors of summer sessions in these respective institutions. 

University Credit 

Persons satisfactorily completing required work and who 
are otherwise qualified are able to secure university or college 
credit. State certificates will be issued to all persons satisfac- 
torily completing the courses. 

Under the above-outlined plan teachers are given the 
opportunity of specializing in related courses during their 
summer school period, supplemented by special opportunities 
for study and conference for which they may secure usual 
university credit as in the case of other summer school courses. 
Persons carrying courses in normal schools may be able also 
to secure regular credit of university and college grade, if they are 
otherwise educationally qualified to secure such credit, through 
arrangements with the State College for Teachers at Albany. 

Tuition and Fees 

Registration fees will be required in all courses for teachers 
excepting in those at state normal schools and at the State 
College for Teachers; no fees will be required in courses on 
administration and supervision at Cornell University and the 
State College for Teachers. Tuition fees will be charged all 
persons desiring college or university credit or recognition 
except in state-supported institutions and at Hunter College, 
New York. 



special Conferences 

Many special topics and problems relating to the general 
organization and conduct of adult immigrant education and 
extensions of education for Americanization, and also special 
problems of teaching, which can not be incorporated in the 
foregoing courses will be considered in specially arranged con- 
ferences, round tables and open forum sessions. At all the 
instructional centers such special conferences will be arranged 
under the leadership and guidance of specially competent 
persons. The members of the State Department of Educa- 
tion, local educational representatives and specialists on the 
various topics to be considered will be scheduled for lectures 
and discussions. These conferences, a series of which will be 
conducted at each summer school, will be scheduled so that 
persons attending special training courses may strengthen their 
regular study by more intimate contact with some of the special 
problems in which they may be interested. 

While attendance at these conferences and at any other 
special features which may be provided is optional and yields 
no credit, it is regarded as an essential part of the summer 
program and persons registered in courses are expected to 
attend. 

Special Features 

Added attractions to make the summer courses and con- 
ferences most helpful will likely be provided in the form of 
arranged observation trips through immigrant communities and 
evening and extension schools and classes; personal surveys 
and visitations; luncheons, dinners and parties among immi- 
grant people; student residence in immigrant neighborhoods; 
volunteer service; music; displays of immigrant arts and 
handicrafts; attendance at services in immigrant churches; 
excursions to points of interest particularly relating to immi- 
grant people; attendance at naturalization courts; observation 
of health clinics, child welfare work, community centers and 
general recreation. 

State Laws and Policies 

The permanency of adult immigrant education is now 
assured by recent action of the State Legislature approved 
by the Governor. The State Department of Education is 
authorized to reimburse local school authorities to an amount 
of one-half the salaries paid the teachers engaged in evening 



and extension school teaching among illiterates and adult non- 
English-speaking people up to but not in excess of $1000 for 
each teacher so employed. This is in accordance with the recom- 
mendations of superintendents, principals and other local 
educational authorities of the State. Chief responsibility for 
the organization and conduct of such work is transferred to 
the several localities of the State and state aid is provided. 
This new legislation empowers state educational authorities 
in cooperation with boards of education to prescribe courses 
of study and standards of instruction. Qualifications for 
teachers, therefore, are likely if anything to be raised with 
increased emphasis placed upon special training and com- 
petency in addition to successful experience. Such also is in 
accordance with the recommendations of educational author- 
ities throughout the State and especially in those places where 
preference in all teaching appointments has been given to 
those who have been able to show special training or attend- 
ance in such training as particular evidence of fitness for 
teaching. 

Teaching standards, therefore, will not be lowered in any 
respect but on the other hand will likely be materially increased. 
It is therefore desirable for teachers who either are now 
engaged in such evening and extension school teaching or who 
likely may be candidates for such teaching to take advantage 
of the opportunity for training offered during the summer 
courses. It is also desirable that boards of education and local 
school authorities take suitable steps toward encouraging such 
teachers or prospective teachers to undertake such special 
studies to prepare them for increased efficiency. 

Continued Teacher Training 

During the past year sixty special courses for teachers have 
been conducted at various points throughout the State in 
cooperation with existing educational institutions and with 
local educational authorities. About 2800 teachers have been 
enrolled. 

Aside from summer schools all or practically all such 
teacher-training courses have been conducted on the univer- 
sity extension plan, thus enabling teachers not only to secure 
a state certificate but also university credit. This plan will 
be continued during the season 1921-22 and other training 
provisions will be made so that special facilities will be prac- 
tically universal throughout the State. 

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Applications for special extension courses in this and 
related fields are solicited and will be given immediate attention. 

Special information relative to these and other courses may 
be secured directly from the institutions named or by applica- 
tion to Robert T, Hill, director of teacher-training in immi- 
grant education and university extension, State Department 
of Education, Albany. More detailed information concerning 
teachers' qualifications and courses of training will be available 
upon application. Additions to program will be given special 
publicity. 

Adult Immigrant Education — a Permanent Program 

The main features of the continued program of elementary 
adult education, chiefly among non-English-speaking people, 
aliens and new citizens includes: extended service of public 
evening schools; organization and conduct of extension classes 
outside of building; compulsory elementary education for 
illiterate minors; minimum English requirements for voting; 
preparation for naturalization and citizenship; extended edu- 
cational privileges for the unprivileged; general community 
cooperation among native and foreign-born people. 

New Legislation 

The amended new law relating to the continuance and 
extension of state and local effort is as follows: 

The Commissioner of Education or the board of education or trustees 
of any city or school district may provide for the establishment of courses 
of instruction or study and schools in connection with factories, places of 
employment, or in such other places as he or they may deem advisable, 
for the purpose of giving instruction to foreign-born and native adults 
and minors over the age of 16 years. Such course of instruction 
or study shall include instruction in English, history, civics and other 
subjects tending to promote good citizenship and to increase vocational 
efficiency. Such course of instruction and study shall be prescribed by 
the Regents of The University of the State of New York, and shall be 
in conformity with rules to be adopted by them. If the board of education 
or trustees of a city or school district shall establish such a course of 
instruction or study, and shall employ teachers properly qualified as 
provided by law to give such instruction, the Commissioner of Education 
shall apportion in the same manner as teachers quotas are apportioned 
to such city or school district an amount equal to one-half the salary 
paid to each of such teachers, but not to exceed $1000 for each teacher 
so employed. 

Special information concerning the application and admin- 
istration of the new law relating to adult immigrant education 
may be secured from W. C. Smith, supervisor of immigrant 
education. State Department of Education, Albany. 

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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 

THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL AND EXTENSION EDUCATION 

LEWIS A. WILSON, DIRECTOR 



Immigrant Education 

The following persons who are attached to the immigrant 
education staff will assist in the summer courses as lecturers 
and instructors: 

W. C. Smith, Supervisor of Immigrant Education 

Clara B. Springsteed, Assistant 

Caroline A. Whipple, Assistant 

Elizabeth A. Woodward, Assistant 

John L. Riley, Assistant 

Alfred E. Rejall, Assistant 



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